Wednesday’s Headlines Cut Emissions in Half

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By Blake AuedAug 12, 2026, 12:01 am293 ptsTop
Even accounting for manufacturing, swapping out a gas-powered vehicle for an electric one results in 50 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions. The break-even point is about 18,000 miles, which the average person drives in a year and a half. The benefits are greater for older cars built under less stringent…

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